Sugar Roots Farm is located on Chitimacha, Houma, and Choctaw land, within an area first known as 'Bulbancha' (place of many tongues). This land was a place of exchange for many Indigenous people, including the Atakapa, Caddo, Choctaw, Houma, Natchez, and Tunica nations, who traveled in and out to hunt and trade.

Sugar Roots Farm's roots are deeply intertwined with history as it is on plantation land. The institution of chattel slavery, initiated by European settlers, led to the proliferation of sugar and cotton plantations throughout the delta. This dark period saw New Orleans rise to prominence as one of the largest slave ports in the nation.

Native and African peoples collaborated in resistance to this violence. Their unique mix of cultures has come to define the city's food, music, art, dance, and celebration, making it a cultural and tourist capital of the world.

These peoples' material and cultural contributions to the formation of the United States cannot be overstated. Our vision for the farm is shaped by our desire to re-examine the industrial agricultural system. We invite you to engage with us, whether it's through questions, criticism, ideas for collaboration, or sharing resources, as we strive for a more just and sustainable future.